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2008 Transportation Short Course:
For Chairs and Co-Chairs

Speaker Information and Needs

Session 11
Design
Wednesday, October 15
Room: 201 MSC

Moderator: Cheryl Flood
Title: Director of Transportation Planning & Development
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Lufkin, TX
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Speaker: Paula Sales-Evans
Title: Director of Transportation Planning & Development
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Presentation Title: Project Development Management System
Presentation Summary: Present information regarding the need for and use of a project development management system (PDMS)to improve resource management and project scheduling.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I have 25 years of experience in the transportation project development area with over 15 years in project development management. I am currently serving as co-chair on the TxDOT work group established to develop the Project Development Management System (PDMS).
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Paul Frerich
Title: Dir. of Transportation Planning & Development
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Yoakum, TX
Presentation Title: Innovative Use of Alternates to Lower Project Costs
Presentation Summary: What are the benefits of using alternates in your projects?
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I have been responsible for developing PS&E for TxDOT plans for 23 years. This has included determining when to use alternates and what alternates to use.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Clay Smith
Title: Director of Transportation Planning & Development
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: San Antonio, TX
Presentation Title: Design Approaches to Control Excalation
Presentation Summary: Identify purpose, need, problem, challenges and design approaches to value engineer solutions.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: 31 years with TxDOT in the areas of rural and metro design, complex interchanges, programming and scheduling, construction and maintenance.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Rex Costley
Title: Bridge Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Pharr, TX
Presentation Title: Lessons Learned in Construction
Presentation Summary: Lessons learned in construction.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: Project Engineer for the US 77/83 Expressway Reconstruction Project which encompassed the construction of 43 MSE Walls. Provide structural recommendations/ countermeasures to Area Offices/ Design Groups on MSE concerns identified in the field and design.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone
Speaker: AgustinRamirez
Title: Transportation Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Pharr, TX
Presentation Title: Retaining Walls - Design Software
Presentation Summary: Software design for retaining walls.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: Design engineer for numerous retaining wall projects (MSE and Cast In Place Systems). Knowledgeable with current design software and specifications in addition provide engineering support to Area Offices and Design groups via shop drawing reviews, bridge and retaining wall reviews. Performs site visits on all construction projects and offers guidance to field inspectors.
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Rex Costley
Title: Transportation Bridge Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Pharr, TX
Presentation Title: Retaining Walls II - Lessons Learned in Construction
Presentation Summary: Retaining Walls II - Lessons Learned in Construction
Bio/Expertise Highlights: Retaining Walls II - Lessons Learned in Construction
A/V Needs: podium with microphone, LCD projector
Speaker: Gary Moonshower
Title: Area Engineer
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Hutchins, TX
Presentation Title: Incorporating Large Scale Utility Adjustments in Construction Projects
Presentation Summary: Powerpoint presentation containing photos, graphics and text tables.
Bio/Expertise Highlights: I have been involved in design and contruction for 22 yrs at TxDOT.
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Moderator: John DeWitt
Title: Director, Transportation Planning & Development
Company: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: San Angelo, TX
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